• No One is an Is-Land

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify support systems and present the possible need for additional ones.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Needing Help and Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach the value of asking for help and depending on others when necessary.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • My Feelings

    • Topics
      Communication, Feelings
    • Objective

      Students work together to understand and share feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Meet Me in the Middle

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To practice thinking about and identifying ways to compromise.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Mediation

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a less adversarial alternative to custodial litigation, setting the stage for better cooperation between parents to protect children and provide a less chaotic home environment.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Masks

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide an opportunity for safe and fun expression of angry and happy feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Making Friends

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn the skills of taking the first steps toward making friends.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Listening Barriers

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To explore listening barriers in effective listening, to consider the value of eliminating listening barriers.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Letting out Anger Safely: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children find strategies to manage their anger safely and communicate appropriately.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Letting My Feelings Out

    • Topics
      Communication, Feelings
    • Objective

      Students identify healthy ways to express their feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3